Chief Executive Officer
Gaborone – South-East – Botswana
The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) is dedicated to becoming the premier centre of excellence for entrepreneurship development and the growth of sustainable Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in Botswana. To achieve this ambitious vision, LEA is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation in fulfilling its mandate of fostering citizen entrepreneurship and building a competitive SMME sector capable of accessing international markets.
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities:
- Be at the helm of a team of skilled professionals, steering the execution of LEA’s strategic objectives.
- Transforming Botswana’s SMME ecosystem, working in concert with key development partners to create impactful and sustainable enterprises.
- Key responsibilities include ensuring robust talent management, exercising prudent financial stewardship, leading transformative initiatives within LEA, and promoting a vibrant entrepreneurial culture across the country.
- The CEO will also be instrumental in driving stakeholder engagement to enhance sectoral growth and ensuring that the organisation operates at peak performance to facilitate exponential growth within the SMME community.
- Your career achievements should demonstrate your leadership abilities and management expertise, underpinned by a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Experience, Qualifications and Requirements
- Masters degree in economics, law, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience at the Executive Management level.
- Demonstrated success in leadership roles, with a strong focus on SMME development.
- Strategic mindset with the drive to create a lasting impact within the SMME sector and possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Be a proven leader with a deep understanding of the SMME sector.
For a private consultation or confidential discussion please contact the Managing Partner, Sesaleteng Seabe at seabe@hrmc.co.bw
Application Deadline: 3rd September 2024